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* Singlish is a largely spoken creole, and as such descriptivism (recording forms that reflect actual pronunciation in spoken language, or as appearing in the linguistic corpus) is more pertinent than strict prescriptivism. Nevertheless, the use of more standard forms (or for words originating in languages with Latin script, such as Malay, accurate to the original spelling) is recommended and encouraged.
also can:
loh
lo
→
Hokkien:
啰
囉
poj:
--lo͘/--lo͘h
definitions
particle
- already; used at the end of a sentence to denote finality or completion
usage notes
Less common than the closely related liao1, though 'lo' is usually reserved for things that have taken a longer time and are finally over, whereas liao1 is usually used for events that are more transitive and had a shorter duration. It is most commonly used in the exclamation ORD lo.
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* Singlish is a largely spoken creole, and as such descriptivism (recording forms that reflect actual pronunciation in spoken language, or as appearing in the linguistic corpus) is more pertinent than strict prescriptivism. Nevertheless, the use of more standard forms (or for words originating in languages with Latin script, such as Malay, accurate to the original spelling) is recommended and encouraged.
also can:
loh lorh
lor 1
→
Cantonese / hokkien:
啰
囉
jyutping / poj:
lo1 / --lo͘
definitions
particle
- used to point out that something is obvious, self-evident, or must logically follow from a previous condition
- used to impart a sense of reluctance or resignation
- used to emphasize an assertion or opinion
- used to convey that something is merely or simply so
He is definitely the louder, funnier one. If I need to tell him to shut up, I'll just tell him to shut up, lor!
— 2014 December 31, May Seah (quoting Chua En-lai). Today, "Live and unstoppable". p.41
synonyms:
Yah lor, so good, right?
— 2015 August 6. Today, "50 things you might not have known about this little red dot: 1976 TO 1985". p.4
In the past, people said they always saw my image (not the character) in my acting. They would say, 'That's her — pretty, lor.'
— 2014 December 16, Pan Ling Ling. Today, "LIFE OF THE PARTY". p.40
usage notes
All senses are sentence- or clause-final.
categories:
lor 2
→
Hokkien:
卤
滷
poj:
ló͘
definitions
noun
- any thick, soya-sauce-based gravy, usually found in Chinese cuisine